Ep 15. Home Sweet Loan

Mike Baxter is a seasoned man who runs his own sporting goods store, Outdoor Man. He has a conservative viewpoint on life, and often butts heads with his liberal daughters. In this episode, Mike's eldest daughter, Kristin, and her husband, Ryan, are in the process of purchasing their first home. However, when Ryan's credit score isn't up to par, they are denied a loan.

Kristin and Ryan are devastated, and turn to Mike for help. At first, Mike is resistant to the idea of giving them a loan, but he begins to soften when he hears about the harsh, high-interest loans they're being offered elsewhere. Seeing an opportunity to teach his daughter a lesson about responsible borrowing, Mike decides to loan Kristin and Ryan the money, but with strict rules and deadlines.

As Kristin and Ryan embark on the journey of purchasing their first home, they encounter various pitfalls. Mike sees these as opportunities to teach them money management skills and make them more responsible borrowers. Meanwhile, Mike's wife, Vanessa, becomes increasingly involved in their daughter's home buying process.

The couple also turns to Kristin's younger sister, Mandy, who works in real estate, for advice. Mandy, however, is preoccupied with her own issues, as she has recently begun a new job and is struggling to balance her work and personal life.

As the family navigates this difficult process, tensions rise, and relationships are strained. Ultimately, however, they learn valuable lessons about money management, responsibility, and the importance of family.

In the end, Kristin and Ryan are able to purchase their dream home, thanks to the lessons they learned from Mike and the rest of the Baxter family. This heartwarming episode is a reminder of the value of family, and the importance of helping our loved ones in times of need.